Illustrated History for DAE511K


Chassis: RELL3/1579 Body: ECW Engine: Leyland O680 Configuration: B44D, B50F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 5/2022

Last updated : May 20th 2022 (brought up-to-date)

by 5/2005 - current Denis Strange, Verwood (for further preservation). Repainted in OMO green and cream livery, 8/2008
by 9/2004 - ?/200? Adrian Hewlett, Newport (for further preservation)
10/2002 - ?/2004 Simon Stanley, Bristol (for further preservation)
12/1998 - 10/2002 Stroud RE Group, Stroud (for preservation). Repainted in Badgerline green and yellow livery, by 6/2000
10/1993 - 12/1998 Phil Anslow Travel, Garndiffaith. Numbered 62, 8/1997
1/1986 - 10/1993 Badgerline Ltd. 1257. Severely damaged in an accident, ?/1991. Repaired and reinstated in semi-preserved status, 6/1991. Withdrawn 10/1993
1/1972 - 1/1986 Bristol Omnibus Company Ltd. C1257. Renumbered 1257, 8/1978. Rebuilt to B50F, 9/1982














DAE511K preserved in BOC OMO livery
Photo : David Gray
DAE511K restored in Badgerline livery

Photo : Neil Clifton

DAE511K undergoing restoration
Photo : Alan Davies
DAE511K in 1999
Photo : Bob Tarling
DAE511K restored in BOC OMO by Badgerline

Photo : Rob Sly

DAE511K in Badgerline livery

Photo : Kelvin Amos

DAE511K in NBC/Badgerline hybrid livery

Photo : Kelvin Amos

DAE511K in NBC green livery

Photo : Kelvin Amos

Photo required of DAE511K in original BOC OMO livery
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